Category Archives: Israel

Japanese Lawyers visit Ponevyz Yeshiva in Bnei Brak

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Luke Ford

The lawyers represent three chasidic teenagers who are on trial for drug smuggling in Japan.

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Ed Asner On Israel

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Luke Ford

Jason Maoz, Editor of The Jewish Press, writes: Asner, this year’s Schwarzschild’s "honoree," is best remembered for his portrayal of lovably gruff Lou Grant on the old "Mary Tyler Moore" show (CBS, 1970-77) and later on "Lou Grant" (CBS, 1977-’82). … Continue reading →

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I’ve Lost Patience With Jewish Beggars

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Luke Ford

They prey on you everywhere. You go to shul and they hit you up for money. You sit at home and they knock at your door and ask for money. You go to the Western Wall of the Holy Temple … Continue reading →

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Are Israelis Wary Of Befriending Americans?

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Luke Ford

Because Americans making aliyay (moving to Israel) are so likely to return home. That was an insight in Danit Brown’s new novel, "Ask For A Convertible." Danit replies to my inquiry: "I don’t know if it’s true, and even if … Continue reading →

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I Found Four Good Israeli Movies

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Luke Ford

I had to watch a lot of dreck but I finally found some gold in Israeli cinema: * Walk on Water * Bonsior, Monsieur Shlomi * The Syrian Bride * Nina’s Tragedies

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